Renowned—But . . .: The Church of Corinth in the First Century AD and Its Relevance for the Twenty-First-Century Church
Ebook
Here is the inside story of the only New Testament church we know about in detail during both the 50s and the 90s of the first century AD. What did the church of Corinth look like forty years after it was founded by the apostle Paul? Did his positive influence in this church continue after he left Corinth--or did some of the earlier problems still haunt the church? And are there some timeless lessons we can learn from this church's early history? All those questions are answered here in a fascinating detective investigation that includes thirteen captivating archaeological photos.
“Murray Harris . . . has provided us with a wonderful
synthesis of his vast knowledge of the church at Corinth during the
first century AD and how the church in the twenty-first century can
apply that knowledge. He succinctly and accurately integrates
historical, geographical, and archaeological information about the
city and its residents. . . . The church today
(laypersons, students, and pastors) will benefit from the many
mature and thoughtful insights shared by Harris.”
—Carl Rasmussen, Bethel University, emeritus
“Once again, Murray Harris delivers erudite scholarship and insight
into the complex world of Corinthian Christianity in the first
century. Every preacher must wrestle with the Corinthian model of
church, learning as much from their mistakes as well as their
example. Harris’s exceptional exegesis brings to life the
relationship Paul had with the church he planted, and his visits
and letters written to correct and encourage their witness.
Gold-star exegesis at its best.”
—Brian N. Winslade, Deputy Secretary General, World Evangelical
Alliance
“This economical treatise reaps the harvest of a lifetime of
scholarly study on three continents. Harris compiles a concise
summation of Paul’s Corinthian letters (AD 50s) and shows how
Clement of Rome addresses the same church in the AD 90s. The happy
result is a crisp exposition of both Pauline letters, a glimpse
into the history of the post-apostolic era, and a valuable list of
application points for today. An outstanding handbook from a
premier exegete and wise spiritual guide.”
—Robert W. Yarbrough, Covenant Theological Seminary
“Murray Harris is a master teacher. With disciplined historical
imagination and profound pastoral insight, he brings the
first-century Corinthian assembly to life, and from its long
struggle to embody the gospel draws out lessons of urgent relevance
to the twenty-first-century church. As one who had the privilege to
be his student, I am delighted to see Harris’s wise, learned, and
engaging lectures made available to a wide audience.”
—J. Ross Wagner, Duke Divinity School
“Paul’s interactions with the church at Corinth provide the context
for two of the most important letters of Paul. Murray Harris, who
has been thinking and writing about the Corinthian correspondence
for many decades, packs into this slim volume a wealth of
information about the city and the early Christian letters written
to the Christians there. The book provides a marvelous overview as
well as appropriate points of application for today’s
church.”
—Douglas J. Moo, Wheaton College
- Title: Renowned—But . . .: The Church of Corinth in the First Century AD and Its Relevance for the Twenty-First-Century Church
- Author: Murray J. Harris
- Publisher: Cascade Books
- Print Publication Date: 2022
- Logos Release Date: 2022
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781666723120, 9781666731033, 9781666723113, 1666723126, 1666723118, 166673103X
- Resource ID: LLS:9781666723120
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-12-11T01:35:44Z